White Cards Two days in a row! - Lynda

Yesterday, July 8th I only had two tours, both from Canada.  The first tour was a delightlful family from Winnepeg.   The two teenage kids didn't really want to go on a tour but at the last minute decided to come. As we went into each room there is something that talks about the Restoration, or Book of Mormon, or some gospel principle.  As we got to the "Best" room where there is a picture of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum and also a lithograph of the Nauvoo Temple, I bore my testimony of Temple Work, Geneology and of the Prophet Joseph.  The dad said that he had been using our Geneology Library to do his geneology.  The Spirit was definately there, and that is definately my favorite room. Anyway, as we finished the tour the family went up on the ramparts to look at the rifle ports. The young girl came down and asked me how many languages the Book of Mormon had been translated in. I told her and then asked if she would like a copy.  She said "yes I really would:"  I was very excited.  Then when the parents and brother came down I offered them a video.They also wanted a video and the Missionaries to come.  What a great way to start this day.  The other couple was very nice but didn't want any more information. 

Today I had 4 tours - The first was a fun couple from Las Vegas.  She is a principal down there in an Elementary and he is an artist.  They were so fun to take on tour.  They were just out exploring fun unusual sites in Southern Utah.  They also wanted a video.  I gave them all the options and they chose "Together Forever."  So the Missionaries will contact them also.  The other families I had today were a mixed Member -Non Member family that wanted a short 2 1/2 min. tour. They were from Alabama and Utah.  The other two tours were members from Delta and a family reunion group from all over the U.S.  It is so fun to meet people from all over the U.S., Canada and really the World. 

The other exciting thing that happened at the Fort today was when Elder Gammon opened up the Blacksmiths shop there was a young great horned Owl sitting on the Anvil.  They were both startled and so the Owl flew up on top of the bellows.  When we came on shift Elder C and another Elder went down to get pictures.  The owl flew up into the rafters and stayed there all day.  It was quite a treat for our visitors today to see an owl so close.  This mission is alot like teaching, each day something new and exciting is bound to happ

We have a new bird on our humming bird feeder. Check out the acrobatics!